Return to the Pines

[@davidball3081]

Brad, the "Bob Ross " of adventure metal detecting. Always making it an awesome day!

[@randywoodworth4022]

Happy little coinst and buttons

[@DetectEdOutdoors]

Nailed it!

[@debshaw680]

He’s such a peaceful person but he did a lot of screamo music in his life so it was jarring to learn that about him. 😆

[@karenjones7111]

I have really enjoyed the story of Anna. Thank you.✌😠

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY ! Good morning and thumbs UP to you !

[@scottsurgens5237]

I just want to say that the Anna find is my absolute favorite metal detecting story! Awesome stuff!!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Mine too...these videos are so well done and presented!

[@pigoff123]

Good Morning Sunshine. You are my Friday sunshine.

[@stantilton2191]

The history of the lost places is the best part. Thanks for taking us with you to the pines.

[@Quacks0]

2:39 Very nice thing to say in Anna Leonard's memory! Well, you know, Brad, the ancient Egyptians used to say, "To speak the name of the dead is to make them live again." So by your warm-heartedly pretending in your narration that the button you found does indeed belong to Anna Leonard, you are keeping her name alive. If her soul was watching here, I'm sure that she was smiling. :D

[@oneagentfrog]

The key may be a key to a trunk. They often had a hollow end...

[@memorylaine]

Good morning all... It's GMMD Friday! My favorite ....

[@Dani-rx1sv]

maybe it's a hinge to a picnic basket. All cool stuff!

[@roxannaweaver2155]

Good fun here, Mr. Brad. I think the fork was for holding/serving meat based on the off-set tines and the raised knob. I had an old meat fork shaped like that once. Don't know what happened to it - was my mom's and where she got it I couldn't say. The first thing I thought of with the little brass toothed item was "part of a hair comb" maybe? Looks like it. I like when you go digging in hard to reach places because there is usually something interesting in those. The bell was a good good find. See you next week.

[@richardthomas1743]

That is really awesome that you was able to trace Anna all the way back to England ! Very cool !

[@Sarahcat3930]

I wonder if the “mystery brass thing” is a small hair comb.

[@robertseaman3963]

Thanks for the adventure in time.

[@rebeccaross2890]

Good morning Brad

[@kathylincoln8917]

Always enjoy watching your videos thank you for sharing

[@miccole5362]

Wether or not they go back to Anna, I like the thought that they do. You've taken that time to research her and bought her back to life.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

Hollow keys are usually for furniture such as cedar chests, wardrobes, drawers etc.

[@2tmx54]

Maybe Anna used that key to wind up a music box?

[@fredclemons8923]

Good video nice finds I enjoyed it , see you on the next one. 🇺🇸

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Anna is one of the best video you put out and so interesting brad great fines stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 👍🙏

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Brad, the small skeleton key you found is usually used to lock pieces of furniture, such as a wardrobe or writing bureau, I had the exact same type of key on a very old wardrobe I had as a child (I'm 52 now). I'm wondering if the item you found at 7:54 is an Antique Victorian brass hair comb that ladies would use to style their hair or keep their hair up/back. Some very cool historical finds, very cool. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💞

[@JohnP538]

You found a rendezvous! Congratulations! Rare to locate something like that.

[@debshaw680]

My wondering would be if the inn had a parking area for wagons. Some people wouldn’t have been able to afford to sleep at the inn but may have rested there for cheap in a parking area while restocking. It may explain the lost buttons and ladies’ items. As for the fork, my parents collected antique silverware. One of the things they bought all the time was granny forks and knives which they used to give as wedding gifts to symbolize the long passage of time. They are also amazing for cooking. I inherited two of the sets. They’re about the size of regular forks with very sharp tones and the size of a table knife with a rounded thin, tapered blade (like a butter knife shape) that I’ve never attempted to sharpen. The tines and blades are some kind of iron because they do rust if you’re not careful. But the heavy handles are bone for one set and set made of a dark wood. I don’t know what they look like under the outer handles. I use them often because they’re absolutely amazing. Back in the olden days when I was a child, you could go to barn sales and find the most amazing antiques for incredibly cheap. My parents also bought bent wood rockers with cane bottoms which my mother would repair and refinish if necessary (damp or mold or insect issues) and my dad would re-cane the bottoms and backs. These would be gifts for a first baby. My grandparents decorated their entire house with fantastic antiques they got for a song and my mother sold for a mint when they passed. I used to also collect antique furniture, tea sets, and table linens until there was a house fire and I lost everything. Now I have one amazing chair, a full case of tea things, and a trunk full of linens but it took many years before I was willing to lose a beloved collection again.

[@martinmarsola6477]

A nice trip down memory lane. Thanks Brad. 👍🇺🇸

[@dwightpickens2895]

Amazing what you find thanks for sharing your experiences

[@glennaw1547]

Love these new finds that show the life and times of this area. Thank you Brad for going back to the pines and sharing this adventure with us.

[@jeffblais6807]

Brad you never cease to amaze us. You are a man of many Talents and now you can add Private Detective and Excellent Story Teller to the on going list. That was such a good story I watched it twice. It's going to be a hard decision finding a home for the pendant. I like the idea of a Historical Society or Museum, along with your (her) story of course. That or her descendants, children. Tough decision. Good luck, stay safe and happy hunting. Thank you Brad 👍✌️

[@jjsmith8956]

I know that we don't see how much time and work goes in to each dig, but still, even one button or coin is evidence of those who came before us, how they lived, dressed, cooked, and worked. It's exciting and fascinating to think about those strong, trailblazing people from who knows where. I very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge and discoveries. Thanks, Brad.

[@todd7619]

Great finds and beautiful scenery ❤

[@Huntnlady7]

You call it a slow day. I call it very nice viewing. Good job, if you want to return, I will watch.

[@rdlykryk4384]

Nice work Brad. Video and Music. Enjoy the early Autumn season. -A Pennsylvania boy in N.W. Montana.

[@Julianne955]

The fork reminds me of a meat fork my Mom always had, with a little brass stand just under the tines. The key and the hinge may go to the same small box, an offering box perhaps? New theory for you...what about a church gathering area? Maybe the church was to be built there one day on land donated by Anna's family? So much to think about in regards to these finds. Keeps the imagination busy. Thank you for another great video!

[@jeremiahferris4285]

Love the conastoga bell!!!!

[@sherismith5242]

what a great journey thanks for sharing love love love it...

[@scottmeacham1738]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@davestewart4234]

Brad, great videos! High quality, intelligent and informative. Enjoy the music and the beautiful photography. Have learned much for my own detecting. So far best find is a 1934 Michigan license plate and lots of change (no silvers.) Please keep up the fine efforts.

[@yerdigginitmetaldetecting]

That original pendant of Anna’s you found is simply amazing … I can surely understand why that’s your favorite find of all time. Stunning. 👍

[@janicelong5523]

Could be part of a carving set for like a turkey or roast 🌷😁🌸🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😉

[@bobalmendinger4930]

Persistence pays off, I think the brass thing might be a hair comb or clip that would slid into the hair for a lady, but the prongs have worn , never really got a good look at it.

[@tambramccauley2132]

My 7 year old grandson likes to watch you and we've begun watching together

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Always interesting to watch.

[@Illuminatelight]

Awesome trek again Brad. With all of your findings and the story of Anna, I wonder if they were there having a rest period before needing to go, and they suddenly had to leave. Maybe this is why so many items seem to be left behind that don’t fit back to a homestead. That being said, possibly the homestead was a building made of wood. This would seem to be a logical explanation for these items. Anna most definitely was there. Could it be that someone was receiving a visit on the way to Oregon, and her pendant string /chain broke? Love your videos, you’re such a good story teller! So happy to have found you. I look forward to seeing all of your treks from the last and going forward. ❤

[@bctrails7206]

The key @3:31 is a Barrel style/make Victorian era key most likely from a chest,cabinet or jewelry box also used for shackles in prisons,gates and castle/church doors.Going by its size probly used for one of the earlier guesses.great finds and vid!

[@marksexton4860]

Give it some time but don't give up on the pines and Anna she may have that one more thing to find love the story so cool love following your videos big fan for a long time

[@joyceclark8476]

Good morning Brad, so glad you went back. I think you found amazing relics. A rest stop of the stagecoach, a rare site. Thank you for the video. Joyce from Connecticut. 🇺🇸❤️.

[@chrisackerley1842]

Brad - I've seen locking furniture such as desks and cabinets from the early to mid-1800's that used that same type of key, with a hollow end.

[@halspencer6613]

It's a clock key, used to wind an old fashion clock or pocket watch. You should know that by now - you've been at this for a few years now.

[@tracey6038]

Love, love your stories with the artefacts you find. A detector, story teller, historian and a magician, by planting images when describing your finds. Thanks 😊

[@maryellenbruneau7528]

What a great story!! I’m excited to see where it goes

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Love that you returned to Anna's area. That was such a great story! My favourite. History becomes a living thing when you pull items out of the ground! Great video!

[@barfass]

Been look forward to your return to the pines. Definitely one of my favorite episodes, but there are so many! Thanks for taking us a long once again.

[@livefreehobbies4326]

I'm playing catch up. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and missed the last few months. Everything about how you film and tell stories makes your channel so fun to watch. And the music is a huge part as well. Even if you don't find anything it's still a great way to pass the time.

[@DetectEdOutdoors]

Another great video, buddy. The comment below says it best... the "Bob Ross of adventure metal detecting".

[@creativturtle01]

I love this story! Your hikes, discoveries, and bits on nature and history make your channel my “go-to” for a relaxing break! Amazing work!

[@waltergolston6187]

Adventure is an adventure! Let us face it a Lady always enjoys that a man is thinking of her and we guys do like to see the smile!

[@SheepDogActual]

Brad, I certainly enjoy your videos. Rich with history and artifacts. Always entertaining. Appalachian History Detective and myself discuss your adventures a lot. Thanks for this one. Working on my axe head collection now.

[@tonyparr5715]

Great show, Brad. I was looking at that key you found and it looks just like the key to a brass ship's clock that I have. Wonder if they had to have such back then. And that large fork, might have had a large wooden handle for serving food, not eating with. Just saying from what I could see.

[@mikegriffin2904]

Great video

[@old5andimer713]

Good Morning Brad, it's always a wonderful way for me to start my Friday mornings by watching your videos documenting your exploration for artifacts in the Vermont woods .. Watching the Vermont scenery as you searched for more evidence of Anna's stop-over, and other hidden artifacts buried in Vermont's second growth, I could easily envision the sounds and scents of actually being there .. Thanks as always for creating and posting these videos, especially for those of us who have moved 1500 plus miles from the Green Mountains. Stay well, and good luck on the next adventure.

[@old5andimer713]

@@Hammondguy88 I certainly hope that you will get there before it changes beyond all recognition .. I left 30 plus years ago for the SW coast of Florida to escape never ending Winters, with my last trip North about 8 years ago .. and, if the truth be told, in my perspective, the changes then were overwhelming .. Brad is in the right place at the right time .. no raging horrific wildfires or the threat of unpredictable Hurricanes .. Stay well, and do look forward to some freshly made Vermont Maple Syrup.

[@kinderjenni]

Love your videos.. a definite highlight on my Fridays! 😊🙌🏻👍🏻👏

[@davidhiatt5384]

Great video Brad. The objects tell their own story I particularly like the whale oil lamp part it speaks of a much bigger history when whaling was lighting the expansion of America. Thanks.

[@suziperret468]

Hey Brad! Love your music.

[@janeharring2430]

I wonder if the brass piece isn't something from a piece of jewelry or a decorative item on a bag. Enjoyed your work much. I know you enjoyed doing this. Mysteries are such fun. Have a good week Brad.

[@grandpagrandmajustkeepgoin4560]

I was thinking maybe it was the end of a hair clip?

[@kennyrester1032]

That is so awesome, you brought Anna back to life in our mind's. You have done some awesome investigated into her life.The time it took you to investigate Anna and put all her history together,. You told the story well. Thanks

[@joebrown1382]

Nice finds to continue Anna's history.

[@TK_in_KY]

Hey Brad! You did great, as each find means someone’s ancestors were there!!! Speaking of ancestors… do you or someone in your family do genealogy? It’s an epic and addictive adventure to say the least. If I remember correctly, didn’t you say your family has been in Vermont for generations? Perhaps far back enough that one day, you could find info on where they settled, and could search there? That’s a genealogical fantasy for sure lol. This winter, I hope to be back at it, as the computer blew up and lost all that I entered and I do not think I had sent it all to the Utah library for lifetime saving yet. My mother spent sixty years of her life gathering info, pictures, birth-marriage-baptismal certificates etc, news paper clippings. It took me a little over a month, working full time to enter the info and scan all documents, just to have it blow up😱. I suppose it could be worse…at least I have it all, to reenter it once again! Well, I’m gonna shhhh now. Fall is coming, I can’t wait to see what you gather up as the leaves change. Stay warm out there! See you on KZbin! Your KY fan 💞Tere

[@christopherreynolds8873]

Great video. Thank you

[@kayesdigginit1519]

You found one of my top want items, the Conestoga bell 😍 I found what is suspected to be a Farthing also very toasted and unidentifiable 😢. Your finds, up in the Pines, are dream finds for so many of us ☺️. Thank you for another wonderful video Brad!! Hello to Becca and Bentley 😃

[@laurenoreilly4140]

I’m so glad you went back to The Pines and were able to possibly add more finds to Anna’s story. My heart kind of sank when you said you probably won’t go back. But, I fully understand why you wouldn’t want to go back, since the targets were few and far between. Another great video, Brad!

[@georgeparker7409]

As usual, a great show. (1) that key may have been broken at some point and the "teeth" re attatched. I am a furniture restorer and once repaired a chest with a broken key. But the teeth soldered back on the end of the barrel. (2) The "fork" maybe the remains of a meat holding fork. The raised ridge between the tines and the handle could be the pivot point for "thumb" similar to the "thumbs" on an excavator/backhoe. ?????

[@EZDiggin]

Some nice pieces of the past out of the ground this week Brad. Happy hunting and be well

[@richardgraves3053]

Good job brother

[@robertforrest7956]

That lamp piece you found could be from a carriage lamp, considering coaches were in use back then. 🤔

[@rebeccaclark9799]

I believe the fork is a carving fork. The odd bump used to be a lever either for a finger guard or a rest so the fork doesn’t touch the table.

[@jeffadams7]

A very interesting story Brad. Thanks for sharing the Anna series with us! Well done as we have come to expect from a great storyteller

[@donazzopardi8747]

Key and hinge may have been to a Anna's or the stagecoach money 💰 box. Could there have been a hold up?

[@barrystepniak8222]

Even though I'm a country fan, I love your music. I sure am glad I found you on youtube, Keep up the great videos.

[@johnbeasant7475]

Hey Brad another awesome video. Love watching you swing.. keep your videos coming

[@jimv.661]

I wonder if that fork object was a meat fork. They had the added piece at the end of the tines that you pushed open to help hold the meat.

[@cocod594]

So good to hear sounds again!

[@sonnyharrelson3897]

I heard you talking on a earlier video that tick can be a problem for you, I think I have the answer for you, As a Hunter I was told by my Grandfather that putting powder sulfur in an old sock and patting it around your legs around the lower pants and around the neck Well, I pat it around my whole body just not my face, But I never( Never) get ticks when I use sulfur powder, Might want to do this.. Oh, Cotton socks really don't work well, Nylon socks do however, Check it out..

[@davideo1954]

Years ago I was making rounds as a guard and each station I had to wind a clock to prove I was there and awake. The key looks the same. Great videos Brad

[@phoebeandtilly]

I love the music you chose.

[@harrybond7459]

Some of those larger forks ,were meat forks, and had a small "stand" on the underneath.It would help the fork set upright on the edge of a serving plate.

[@WizzardofOdds]

I am guessing that the fork with the longer tines and flange near the top may have been a carving fork. To bad that bell was not in better shape, I would love to find one of those.

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff Brad , thanks

[@MrAussiedarren]

The unidentified small brass thingy looked shape like an animal ? Always a terrific watch mate and tell Eddie Pacoochie the Ozzy said Hi 👋

[@obieobrien5883]

Nice finds!

[@jerrydineen2827]

Very interesting pendant Brad. First one I've ever seen!

[@davidgonzales8148]

Great job Brad congratulations on those finds do seem to tell a story . Much more to be found . Thanks for the video

[@carlsherer9770]

As usual, a nicely done video. Your content is always interesting and the camera work is nice. Thanks very much for your videos. I look forward to my Friday time with you. Thanks again!

[@geoparrothead1]

I just love how you lean into the rabbit hole. Keep up the fantastic work. Fan for life.

[@judyberry5492]

Thanks for Anna s. Story

[@dneu1574]

Nice Conestoga!!! LFOD Brad!

[@stevenstrempke5052]

Still a great day!

[@turnmazio]

Great series on Anna. Thanks for making this. I am from the Dexter Michigan area where she ended up. Some thoughts on the unidentified small pointy object. It looks like it could be a hair ornament. Based on your description on historical use of this place, it could have fallen out of a woman’s hair while she went to the bathroom off trail or away from the “gathering place”. I also wonder if this is how Anna lost her birth pendant as you mentioned it was off on its own. I also metal detect and am an amateur historian. I try to be a topologist which is the identification or discovery of old historical written account locations in present day. My emphasis is on old travel journals / diaries and try to recreate the individuals path as taken. Great work here.

[@terrylopez4420]

Very cool to continue the story.....

[@abbynormal206]

Brad, I'm sure you have seen it--but I found an older copy of "Contrary Country" by Ralph Nading Hill. Great resource for early Vermont with lots of stories. Shelburne Museum Publications I believe first printed 1950ish/ ??

[@aliasfred]

That unknown piece reminded me of a lady's hair "pick" just slide it into a clump of hair to hold it in place. The open tines are missing.

[@pattimessenger6214]

That fork with the indent ion at the base of the tynes must have been for cooking. It looks like the indentation was intentional to rest it over the edge of a pot or skillet. And I believe it was sorely missed when it was lost. It would have been ideal for cooking meat, and staying right at hand, even if you were cooking on the trail. Probably custom made for someone who wanted to keep their fork in the same spot while cooking.